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Toronto: Niagara Falls, Boat Ride & Journey Behind the Falls

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Toronto: Niagara Falls, Boat Ride & Journey Behind the Falls
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4.8
330 reviews

A guided tour of Niagara Falls with pick-up across Downtown Toronto. Includes skip-the-line tickets to Niagara's most famous two attractions, the Hornblower boat cruise and Journey Behind the Falls.

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Duration 9 hours
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Skip the line through a separate entrance
Live tour guide
English
Pickup included
Pickup is from 7:30 - 8:05 AM in Downtown Toronto or 8:35 AM from Mississauga. The activity provider will confirm pickup details with you via email. Ensure the provider emailed you a confirmation because they do not go to unscheduled pickup locations. (07:30 - Royal Ontario Museum - 100 Queens Park), (07:40 - Courtyard Toronto Downtown - 475 Yonge), (07:45 - Chelsea Toronto - 33 Gerrard), (07:45 - Doubletree Toronto - 108 Chestnut), (07:55 - Dundas Square / Dundas Station - 279 Yonge), (07:55 - Dineen Coffee Co / Queen Station - 140 Yonge), (07:55 - Hockey Hall of Fame / King Station - 30 Yonge), (08:00 - Fairmont Royal York / Union Station - 100 Front), (08:00 - InterContinental Toronto - 225 Front), (08:05 - 300 Fr Street West), (08:05 - 352 Front St West), (08:35 - Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mississauga-Toronto - 2125 N Sheridan Way).

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Katelyn – United States

We had a fabulous day at Niagara Falls despite the cold! Our tour guide, John, made every experience worth it. He gave us secret tips and brought us to each and every thing we wanted to do.

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Emma – United Kingdom

We had a great trip. Tracy was the best! Would have liked a bit more time at Journey Behind the Falls and Clifton Hill but otherwise we just had the best time!

Itinerary

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    12 pickup location options:

    DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Toronto Downtown, Chelsea Hotel, Toronto, Royal Ontario Museum, InterContinental Toronto Centre, an IHG Hotel, Fairmont Royal York, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mississauga-Toronto Southwest, an IHG Hotel, Yonge-Dundas Square, Hockey Hall of Fame, Dineen Coffee Co., Courtyard by Marriott Toronto Downtown, Starbucks, 352 Front St W

  • Bus/coach

    (105 minutes)

  • Floral Clock

    Photo stop (15 minutes)

  • Niagara Whirlpool

    Photo stop (10 minutes)

  • Sir Adam Beck No. 1 Generating Station

    Sightseeing, Pass by

  • Maple Leaf Place

    Food tasting (30 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Niagara Falls, Canadian Side

    Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Free time, Sightseeing (4 hours)

    Niagara Helicopters Limited

    Helicopter flight (1 hour)

    Optional, Extra fee

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    Hornblower Niagara Cruises

    Boat cruise (1 hour)

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    Journey Behind the Falls

    Self-guided tour (1 hour)

  • 12 drop-off locations:

    Royal Ontario Museum, Hockey Hall of Fame, Yonge-Dundas Square, Chelsea Hotel, Toronto, Courtyard by Marriott Toronto Downtown, Starbucks, 352 Front St W, Fairmont Royal York, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mississauga-Toronto Southwest, an IHG Hotel, InterContinental Toronto Centre, an IHG Hotel, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Toronto Downtown, Dineen Coffee Co.

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Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Skip the lines for the Hornblower Boat Cruise and sail into the mist
  • Skip the lines for the Journey Behind the Falls experience
  • Easy pick-up from 12 locations across Downtown Toronto and Mississauga
  • Listen to informative live commentary from your tour guide along the way
  • Visit the Floral Clock, Niagara Whirlpool, and try 3 flavours of maple syrup

Full description

Discover the best of Niagara Falls with a guided day tour. Depart from 12 locations across Downtown Toronto or Mississauga around 8:00 AM. Learn about Niagara's history and the best things to do during your air-conditioned drive. Spend time at the Canadian Horseshoe Falls, the American Falls and the Bridal Veil Falls (all from the Canadian side of Niagara). This package includes skip-the-line tickets for Niagara's two most famous excursions, the Hornblower boat cruise and Journey Behind the Falls. Experience the iconic Hornblower boat ride (formally Maid-of-the-Mist), a 25-minute cruise into the mist of the Canadian Horseshoe Falls. Then travel through the tunnels behind the Canadian Horseshoe Falls and enter a viewing balcony with close views right next to the waterfalls. Take the most incredible photos of Niagara Falls with these two experiences. You will also have some free time to walk around Niagara Falls and grab lunch at one of many local restaurants. Your tour includes photo stops at the huge floral clock and the famous Niagara Whirlpool. Drive by and learn about Niagara's hydroelectric power stations. You will also have the chance to try 3 flavours of maple syrup at Maple Leaf Place. Return to your hotel around 5:30 PM.

Includes

  • Pickup from 11 select hotels and central locations in downtown Toronto, and 1 in Mississauga
  • Transportation in a comfortable, air-conditioned minibus
  • Niagara Parks licensed tour guide
  • Hornblower boat cruise skip-the-line ticket (replaced by Skylon Tower in winter)
  • Journey Behind the Falls skip-the-line ticket
  • Maple syrup tasting
  • Lunch
  • Tips
  • Infant child seats

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Important information

What to bring

  • Weather-appropriate clothing

Know before you go

  • The Hornblower Boat Cruise option is available in the summer from May 1 to November 30, subject to weather conditions. When closed, it will be replaced with the Skylon Tower Lookout.
  • Pick-up is around 7:30 - 8:35 AM, and drop-off to the same location is around 4:45 to 6:00 PM
  • The itinerary may change slightly to accommodate daily conditions and to ensure each tour is enjoyable
  • The tour stays in Canada and doesn't cross into the USA, so no visa or passport is required
  • You can bring your own lunch or purchase in Niagara Falls; don't make reservations, as times may vary

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 330 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    5/5
  • Transportation
    4.7/5
  • Value for money
    4.7/5

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Katelyn – United StatesApril 11, 2025 – Verified booking
We had a fabulous day at Niagara Falls despite the cold! Our tour guide, John, made every experience worth it. He gave us secret tips and brought us to each and every thing we wanted to do.
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Emma – United KingdomApril 8, 2025 – Verified booking
We had a great trip. Tracy was the best! Would have liked a bit more time at Journey Behind the Falls and Clifton Hill but otherwise we just had the best time!
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Vicky – United KingdomApril 2, 2025 – Verified booking
Tracey our tour guide was very helpful, kind and informative and did a great job! Very knowledgeable about Toronto and Niagra Falls and was overall a great tour guide! The trip itself was great, lots to see and do! Niagra Falls was amazing, highly recommend the Skylon Tower! Thanks Tracey for a great day!

Product ID: 765488

Activity provider:Queen Tour Niagara Falls Tours

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